Sridevi, 54, died after suffering a cardiac arrest.
SRIDEVI DEAD: The first female superstar of Bollywood, Sridevi died on Saturday night after a cardiac arrest. The legendary actor was in Dubai with husband Boney Kapoor and daughter Khushi Kapoor for Mohit Marwah’s wedding festivities. Jahnvi Kapoor didn’t attend the wedding and was in Mumbai due to her work commitments. The news of Sridevi’s death came as a shock to the entire film and television fraternity. Even the fans of the Chandni actor are saddened by the sudden demise of their superstar. Sanjay Kapoor, brother of Boney Kapoor confirmed the news to indianexpress.com and said, “Yes, it is true that Sridevi passed away. I just landed here. I was in Dubai and now I am flying back to Dubai. It happened roughly around 11.00-11.30. I don’t know more details yet.”
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- Feb 25, 2018 at 4:52 pmI have no words, what to say. But, I am really sorry to know this. This has brought a sudden shock in my mind that someone, a very cutie and beautiful lady, has left this earth and the soul of her has rested in peace. May Sridevi's soul rest in peace.Reply
- Abhay PrinceFeb 25, 2018 at 2:44 pmRIP Sridevi Read 5 Top Sridevi Quotes - Famous Quotes by Sridevi - : quotss /article/5-Top-Sridevi-Quotes-Famous-Quotes-by-SrideviReply
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- Feb 25, 2018 at 12:40 pmThe demise of Sridevi at an early age is the saddest incident in the recent past.Reply
- Sudipto SarkarFeb 25, 2018 at 11:41 amTerrible terrible news.... Heartbroken shocked to hear that my all time favorite Sridevi is no more. May god give peace to her soul strength to the family.A tremendous loss to the Indian film industry.Reply
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"Life is so unpredictable. A lady with not just extreme talent but also a beautiful soul, Sridevi leaves us heavy hearted. So many memories attached while shooting MOM with her. Just a couple days back, I met her at Boney Kapoor’s nephews wedding and who would have thought that it is the last time i am seeing her. I am still in a state of shock and out of words to describe my feeling. May her soul rests in eternal peace hereafter," Pakistani actor Adnan Siddiqui. who shared screen space with the legendary star in MOM, wrote on his Instagram account.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui took to Twitter and posted, "It’s a heart breaking news, can’t even imagine in the worst of my dreams - World losses the best performer - Condolences to the Family. Rest in Peace #Sridevi Ji"
Nary Singh, who played the role of a transgender social worker in Sridevi's movie Mom, tells us that she always dreamt of working with Sridevi one day, and when that happened she was the happiest. She said, "I last met her at the MOM screening. My first meeting was many years back, but the most memorable time I spent with her was when we were shooting for MOM. I was called in to discuss my role in the film. The role was exciting but I didn't care about the role much. I was excited that I'm finally getting to work with Sridevi. I am not a fan of any other actor. Sridevi was not only my favourite actor, but she was my idol, a mentor. I would look at her dance, movies, makeup, grace, I wanted to embrace every quality of her. I used to dance on 'Naginaa' songs when I was in school. I had made a video and had shared a videotape with the cable guy in my town, and the full town saw that video and started calling me Naginaa. After doing MOM with her, I realised that all the love I had for her was not superficial, but genuine because of the kind of person she was. The first day when I met her on the sets of MOM, I touched her feet as I had learned so much from her and I had more to learn from her. I told her that my dream had come true that I was working with her, and Sridevi hugged me and motivated me to give my best. She would take care of us. She would make sure that I was eating well, and I was taken care of. I used to be nervous in front of her and at times I would forget my dialogue. She would ask me to calm down and would pacify me that we'll take as many takes as needed. I can't imagine that this woman is no more. I can't believe it. I haven't slept all night, I am shocked."
“Sridevi worked with me in Karma as an actor in 1985. A quiet lady with bundle of talent. A pure magical screen actor of India. We can never get another Sridevi again on screen. I am deeply grieved. She has not been one of the finest actor but THE finest actor of Indian cinema since 1985. Introvert by nature, she was electricity with thunder in front of camera. She would shock directors with each shot taken on the sets. May it be dance drama or romance, she was uncrowned queen of acting in all languages during her time. I knew her as a person for being my friend Boney‘s wife. She was a dedicated traditional homemaker, great mother and the perfect host for guests at home. We all loved her with great respect. Best thing in her life I observed was that she maintained her dignity and integrity as an actor and a person both, constantly at any cost in this demanding industry. Her work on screen will be written in text books of acting. May it be Sadma or her latest Mom. God bless her soul and may she rest in peace," filmmaker Subhash Ghai told indianexpress.com.
Karan Johar took to his Instagram account and shared a picture of Sridevi expressing his grief over the legendary actor's demise. The ace director wrote, "I danced to hawa Hawaii when I was in school.....I have seen every film of hers multiple times....I met her with shaking hands and feet on the sets of my fathers film GUMRAH....and felt I had arrived when she called me for the first time .....every time I met her I had a star struck moment and a fan boy vibe....I don’t think I can believe it...perhaps I don’t think I want to believe that she is no more... she is a huge reason I love the movies....I feel like Indian cinema just lost its smile....the heavens are fortunate they just inherited a gift of life.....heartbroken."
Navika Kotia, who played Sridevi's daughter in English Vinglish, told indianexpress.com, "I woke up in the morning and heard this shocking news. My heart shattered and feels heavy. My mom was a huge fan of Sridevi since her childhood and she used to tell me a lot about the craze for her, and soon we got the golden opportunity to work with her. She was a beautiful, talented and a very hardworking actress. It was amazing to work with her. It's a memory I will cherish all my life, and I still cant believe she's gone. Bollywood has lost its superstar. But she will always be remembered in our hearts and memories. I convey my heartfelt condolences to her family. May her soul rest in peace."
Her younger brother Shivansh, who also played her on-screen sibling in English Vinglish, added, "I was very shocked to hear this news. Sridevi Ma'am was like my real mother while we shot for English Vinglish. She not only inspired me but also took care of me and was very sweet, humble and hardworking. I still can't believe it. May her soul rest in peace. Heartfelt condolences to her family."
"I am deeply saddened by the news of her passing. I spent a big chunk of my Childhood following her movies and imitating her dance! My life's biggest gift was working on English Vinglish. And what struck me the most was what an amazing mom she was! Such a terrible loss for her family and friends and fans all over the world like me," English Vinglish actor Priya Anand told indianexpress.com.
"Difficult time for me as one of the most beautiful actress and dancer is no more with us. I wish Janhvi has tremendous success and fulfills her mother’s dreams. I can’t say much now. It’s pretty shocking,” Saroj Khan told indianexpress.com
"Farewell to the quintessential superstar! Had the privilege of meeting her multiple times..and the charisma and humility were overwhelming! She was the first true nation wide phenomenon in cinema..and leaves a legacy that will forever be remembered in reverence! We will miss you ma’am..there was so much more you had to give," Prithviraj said via Facebook.
"Saddened at the untimely passing away of Sridevi, one of the most popular actors of a generation. Condolences to her family, her colleagues in the industry and fans," West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee posted on her Twitter handle.
"Extremely saddening news. Almost thought it was fake news and still wish it was. I’m sure whole nation will share my emotions. Very tragic and unfortunate. No words can describe her talent and grace on screen. It’s an end of an era and there will never be another. Deepest condolences to her family," Urmila Matondkar told indianexpress.com.
Sridevi had rejected the role of Sivagami in SS Rajamouli's blockbuster franchise Baahubali.
Film director Dharmesh Darshan cannot get over the fact that Sridevi is no more. Darshan's film Bewafaa was produced under Sridevi Films banner. In a conversation with indianexpress.com, Dharmesh said, "I cannot forget how gorgeous Sriji was. I am very sad to hear about Sriji passing away. She was the erstwhile producer of my 2005 hit film Bewafaa. Knew her very closely. Cant forget the night she came to my home with Boneyji and Janhvi to sign me for the same film. It was a grand hit in India, and it did even better internationally. There is a flood of memories. While we were filming Bewafaa, I would visit them often, and Sriji made sure that I never left without having dinner with them. She was young, but such a senior when it came to work. She has taught me so much."The Raja Hindustan director further adds, "Around the same time, I was a part of the same gym as Sriji, and we would only smile to each other. I was in awe of her, as she was such a brilliant person, so beautiful!"
While Kajal Aggarwal wrote on Twitter, "Extremely sad and shocked to hear about the sudden demise of my most favourite actor and role model, #Sridevi Ma'am.. this must be so difficult, my heartfelt condolences to the family🙏🏻😢 #RIPSridevi #gonetoosoon #heartbreaking", Mohan Babu tweeted, "Shocking news about Sridevi’s Demise. I cannot believe it. Too soon. A wonderful human being. My condolences to her daughters, Boney and her family."
Allu Arjun also took to Twitter and said, "Shocked to Hear the Demise of Iconic actress Sridevi Garu ! Really Sad News . Condolences to Her Family , Near & dear ones . #Sridevi."
Aamir Khan tweeted, "I am deeply disturbed and saddened by the untimely and tragic passing away of Srideviji. I have always been a huge fan of her work. Equally I have always been an admirer of the grace and dignity with which she conducted herself. My heartfelt condolences to everyone in the family. I join all the millions of her fans in mourning her demise. Ma’am, we will always remember you with love and respect."
Union Minister for Textiles and Information and Broadcasting, Smriti Z Irani tweeted, "Sridevi - a powerhouse of acting , a long journey embellished with success comes to a sudden end. My condolences to her loved ones and fans."
I HATE GOD FOR KILLING SRIDEVI AND I HATE SRIDEVI FOR DYING
I have a habit of constantly dreaming and waking up every once in a while in the night to check out my cell phone and I suddenly saw a message that Sridevi is no more. I thought that either it’s a nightmare or a hoax and I went back to sleep. An hour later I woke up to check and there were around 50 messages informing me of the same.Back in the times when I was in an engineering college in Vijayawada, I happened to see her first telugu film “padaharella vayasu”. I was awestruck with her Beauty and I walked out of the theatre in a daze thinking that she cannot be a real person and she has to be some fantasy form who somehow has taken a human shape. Then I saw her various other films,all of which constantly created a higher bench mark of both her talent and her beauty ..To me she looked like some being who has come from some other world in the outer space as a favour to bless us for a little while for all the good we might have done in this world.
She was like a creation of God which he does whenever he is in a very special mood as a very very special gift to mankind. My journey to Sridevi started when I was preparing for my debut film ‘Shiva’. I used to walk from Nagarjuna’s office in Chennai to a neighbouring street where Sridevi used to live and I used to just stand and watch Sridevi’s house from outside her gate.
I just couldn’t believe that the goddess of beauty lives in that stupid looking house. I say stupid because I believed that no man made house deserved to house that beauty called SRIDEVI. I used to so desperately hope to catch a glimpse of her as she went in or out of her house. But sadly no such thing ever happened.
And then after ‘Shiva’ released and became a big hit,a producer came to me and asked if I was interested in doing a film with Sridevi. I said “Are you mad or what? I will die to just see her, let alone make a film with her!”He arranged a meeting with her and took me to meet her at that very same house where I used to stand outside the gate and stare. At night we went and as luck would have it there was a power cut in her house. so I was sitting in her living room in candle light along with the producer waiting for the angel to appear and my heart was thumping like mad.
Her mother told us she was busy packing as she was about to catch a flight to go to Mumbai. As we were waiting, every once in a while Sridevi was rapidly crossing the living room as she was moving from one room to another room in a rush to finish her packing even as she apologetically smiled at me for the delay. Everytime she was appearing and disappearing in a flash and the director in me started slow motioning her and running her backward and forward for my visual pleasure.
Finally she came and sat in the living room, just said a mandatory few lines that she would very much like to work with me and then she left for Mumbai. I continued talking to her mother with enormous respect and awe because she actually gave birth to Sridevi. I went back to my place feeling like I was in the seventh heaven. The way Sridevi sat in front of me in the candle light got imprinted in my mind like an exquisite painting and with her image completely filling both my mind and my heart I started writing Kshana Kshanam.
I wrote Kshana Kshanam with the one and only purpose so as to impress Sridevi. Kshana Kshanam was intended by me as a love letter to her. Throughout the making of Kshana Kshanam,I just couldn’t take my eyes off her charm, her beauty,her personality and her demeanour was a new discovery for me.
She had an invisible wall around her and she does not let anyone cross that. Behind that wall she maintains her dignity and her self-respect and she never lets anyone inside. Also during the course of working with her and observing her technique of acting I began to understand more and more as a director about the nuances of performances and characterizations because for me she formed the epitome of cinematic acting.
Her popularity and stardom had to be seen to be believed. We were shooting for the climax in Nandyal for Kshana Kshanam and the whole town of Nandyal came to a standstill when they came to know that Sridevi was in town. Banks, Govt offices, Schools, Colleges everything in town closed as everyone wanted to see Sridevi.
She stayed in a traveller’s bungalow in Nandyal and at a little distance i was staying in another bungalow. There used to be a crowd of atleast 20,000 people around her bungalow throughout the night just staring at it. There were about 50 tough guys along with a 100 strong police force who used to continuously guard her.
When we were at location we used to know that Sridevi started from her bungalow to come to location because we used to see a column of dust travelling towards us from the distance. The dust was due to the thousands of people running behind her car. I have never seen more of a super star and now she just got extinguished Sridevi is the most beautiful and the most sensuous woman,God ever created and I think he creates such exquisite pieces of art like her only once in a thousand years.
Though she is no longer there, we her directors fortunately have her captured as a goddess of beauty in our cameras and our cinematic angel has now just become a divine angel.
I thank God for creating Sridevi and I thank Louis Lumiere for creating the movie camera for giving us an opportunity to contain her forever. I still can’t believe that she is no more and I am lying in bed writing about my memories of her .
I so hope I am still having a bad dream,but I know I am not.
I hate Sridevi.
I hate her for making me realise that she too is finally only just a human being.
I hate that her heart too has to beat to live.
I hate that,she too has a heart which can just stop like anybody else’s.
I hate that I lived to see the messages informing me of her death.
I hate God for killing her.
And I hate Sridevi for dying .
I love you Sri wherever you are… and I will always love you.
Source: Ram Gopal Varma on Facebook